Day: November 11, 2017

As an investor, you should do a thorough research on the industry you are going to invest in. Like many other industries, there are huge opportunities to make money in the oil and gas industry. The demand for these products is increasing and companies are looking for investors to join them. However, there are some risks involved.

1. Government regulations

The oil and gas industry is a highly regulated industry. There are different strict government rules that companies have to follow. So, sometimes investing in these companies may not be as profitable as it seems. The production may not be optimum for adhering to the strict government guidelines.

2. Geological risks

The sites that are easy to drill have already been found. Now companies are going towards regions that are difficult to access. So, unconventional drilling methods need to be used sometimes. Also, companies may not extract the amount of oil they had estimated on those sites.

3. Cost

The cost of drilling may become very high due to the use of unconventional drilling methods. Lots of expensive equipment and new technology may be required to perform the drilling works. So, the overall project may become too expensive.

Before you invest in this industry, you should weigh all these risks and decide whether it’s a good time to invest now or not. Once a project starts, it’s usually not possible to stop it even if you incur too much risk or cost. So, take your decision wisely.